Question 1

does fenistil drops treat cough in babies.? my 3 month baby was prescribed 4 drops of this twice a day.. it's been only a day now , how long does it take to completely cure cough?

Accepted Answer

: Cough is a protective mechanism at any age including young babies. It helps move mucus from deep to the outlet where it can be expelled. I NEVER give antihistamine drops for cough at that age as it thickens mucus &amp; makes it harder to clear. Nasal saline suction to clear the nose, removal of any perfumes/irritants from their sleeping area helps. Cough stops when it is not needed.

Question 2

my one month old infant doesn't sleep well, he stayed up a lot lately. what can i do to help him get a good deep sleep and more?

Accepted Answer

Baby sleep: there a lot of issues that can prohibit an infant from sleeping, from a multitude of GI issues to bad feeding schedules.  Try "The Newborn Sleep Book" for some advice.

Question 3

my one month old infant is vomiting, diarrhoea and no fever?

Accepted Answer

See below: Before seeking medical care you may try a period of resting the stomach without feeding for a 1-2 hrs and reintroducing a smaller amount and allowing your infant to digest things more efficiently by keeping him/her upright and allowing the stomach to empty. Reflux can be common. Loose stools is an infant norm-never formed or hard. If fussy and not consolable see your doctor or go to the er.

Question 4

should you wake up a sleeping one month old infant to breastfeed or just allow them to wake up naturally?

Accepted Answer

: A one month old can easily sleep 8-10 hours straight if allowed to. They can make up any nutrition needs by feeding more effectively during the day. Feeding no closer than 1/2 hr before bedtime can help make this happen since they do not require feeding to trigger sleep. Self settling and good sleep are what you want an infant to learn.

Question 5

is it safe to use benzethonium chloride (such as wet ones wipe) on 1-month old infant boy's face? he got acne and dr suggested antibacterial soap, but it was hard to apply. i am thinking of using just water and then wipe with wet one without rinse.

Accepted Answer

Maybe, but why...: Why look at it that way? Maybe it has nothing to do with bacteria. Babies have no bacteria before birth. In vaginal deliveries, babies are coated with Mom's vaginal and poop bacteria (is nature's design). Note that C-section babies miss this oppornity. Babies must get natural bacterial to have normal health. After birth, a baby's hormonal balance changes, which is in part responsible for rashes.

Question 6

my 3 month old baby has cough and his right neck side is swollen.. doctor said jis lymph node swollen and prescribed fenistil drops twice a day and saline nasal spray. will that reduce his cough and swelling.?

Accepted Answer

: I see no reason to believe the swollen neck has anything to do with a cold. At that age it is usually the sternomastoid/neck muscle complex from muscle stretching at birth. This may need physical therapy if true. Keeping the nose open with the saline nasal spray is a good idea.

Question 7

my 1 month old infant has severe acid influx, choking and lots of hick ups. what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Baby with choking: For a month old baby, please see your doctor for a good history and physical.   This may be normal or serious and deserves expert evaluation.  Your doctor may suggest medication, positioning, or even a change in diet.  Meanwhile, keeping your baby upright may be helpful.

Question 8

1 month old infant with forehead temp of 98.9, is it considered a fever?

Accepted Answer

No: Pediatricians consider greater than or equal to 100.4 to be fever in a child less than one year of age.  It is important to take the temperature recatally as this will give you the most accurate body temperature location.

Question 9

is it serious enough to go out to see a pediatrician these days for raynaud's syndrome in infant  my son 1 month old?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely diagnosis: All infants have a system designed to maximize growth while minimizing energy loss. This shows up when their uncovered fingers/toes/ears  become pale or bluish in a room where the temperature is below their body temperature. If placed in a warm tub these structures blush immediately. It is not Raynaud's but their design to avoid heat loss. It fades as they become older/bulkier.

Question 10

my babies lips are turning a dark color and he is just over 1 month old, also he seems to be struggling to  stool but there is no blood and the poo is not hard when he eventually stools.

Accepted Answer

It happens: The best way to verify a baby has good circulation/oxygen is to put a fingertip below an eye &amp; tug down until the inner lid is seen. Pink=good oxygen. Lips may be chilled or darker occasionally as baby tries to hold on to their heat. The same thing can be seen with fingers/toes when exposed. Babies have soft/weak belly muscles &amp; often use fussing/breathing muscles to push food along/poop.

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Fenistil dose for one month old babies

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Does fenistil drops treat cough in babies.? my 3 month baby was prescribed 4 drops of this twice a day.. it's been only a day now , how long does it take to completely cure cough?

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My one month old infant doesn't sleep well, he stayed up a lot lately. what can i do to help him get a good deep sleep and more?

A member asked:

My one month old infant is vomiting, diarrhoea and no fever?

A member asked:

Should you wake up a sleeping one month old infant to breastfeed or just allow them to wake up naturally?

A member asked:

Is it safe to use benzethonium chloride (such as wet ones wipe) on 1-month old infant boy's face? he got acne and dr suggested antibacterial soap, but it was hard to apply. i am thinking of using just water and then wipe with wet one without rinse.

A member asked:

My 3 month old baby has cough and his right neck side is swollen.. doctor said jis lymph node swollen and prescribed fenistil drops twice a day and saline nasal spray. will that reduce his cough and swelling.?

A member asked:

My 1 month old infant has severe acid influx, choking and lots of hick ups. what can i do?

A member asked:

1 month old infant with forehead temp of 98.9, is it considered a fever?

A member asked:

Is it serious enough to go out to see a pediatrician these days for raynaud's syndrome in infant my son 1 month old?

A member asked:

My babies lips are turning a dark color and he is just over 1 month old, also he seems to be struggling to stool but there is no blood and the poo is not hard when he eventually stools.

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